Parasitic Diseases: From Basic to Translational Research

Conference Description

The Gordon Research Seminar on the Biology of Host-Parasite Interactions is a unique forum for graduate students, post-docs, and other scientists with comparable levels of experience and education to present and exchange new data and cutting edge ideas.

The 2018 GRS on the Biology of Host-Parasite Interactions will focus on the biological basis and translational science of parasitic diseases. The meeting will place special emphasis on novel research to understand basic science, emerging techniques and therapeutic interventions on a wide range of parasitic diseases including: malaria, toxoplasmosis, trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis, amoebiasis and worm infections.

The program will provide an exquisite opportunity for young scientists to build scientific insight and peer networks sustaining competitive world-class research in a stimulating atmosphere at the Salve Regina University Campus, Newport. Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows will present and discuss their research with other young scientists and interact with well-established mentors from academia and industry, featuring a Q&A session.

All talks and posters will be selected from submitted abstracts based on its scientific content. Students, post-docs and early career scientists are strongly encouraged to apply to the GRC and GRS. Special efforts are being made to raise funds to provide individuals from endemic countries with support.

Related Meeting

This GRS will be held in conjunction with the "Biology of Host-Parasite Interactions" Gordon Research Conference (GRC). Those interested in attending both meetings must submit an application for the GRC in addition to an application for the GRS. Refer to the associated GRC program page for more information.

Contributors

Funding for this conference was made possible [in part] by (1R13AI138261-01) from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.